Name/Title
Batik designEntry/Object ID
NK9503.2.M35.R66Description
This book traces the origins and development of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik, illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces from some of the foremost textile collections in the world. Provides an account of the cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. Furthermore, attention is given to batik technique, the traditional use of batik textiles, and to its occasional incorporation into modern fashion design.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
batik, batik--malay archipelagoBook Details
Author
Pepin van RoojenPublisher
ShambhalaPlace Published
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1997Call No.
NK9503.2.M35.R66ISBN
1570623287, 9781570623288LCCN
96045696Notes
Length: 192